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LUC was responsible for the design of the new play area
LUC was appointed by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council to prepare a master plan to initiate the renaissance of Priory Park, a 17th /18th century landscape park in the historic heart of the town, which became a public park in the mid 20th century.
Our approach was to preserve and restore existing remnants of the 18th century landscape whilst reintroducing “lost” features from that period. We also aimed to restore the late 19th century Pleasure Grounds forming the immediate setting for the Priory, to engage contemporary park users.
Using contemporary landscape techniques informed by the park’s history, our scheme delivers a landscape design of exceptional quality where previously there was a tired park with poor facilities. The scheme works with, not against, the existing qualities of the site, clearing away eyesores and restoring elements of delight for 21st century site users. New features include a cafe, large play area, a skate park, sports pitches and extensive drought tolerant planting.
This project, which opened in 2008, is an excellent demonstration of LUC’s sympathetic and intelligent approach to the restoration and redesign of public parks via the use of extensive historic research, public consultation and careful design detailing. LUC also helped with preparation of the Management & Maintenance Plan and the Park was awarded Green Flag status in Summer 2009.
For more information, visit: www.landuse.co.uk
LUC was responsible for the design of the new play area
LUC was appointed by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council to prepare a master plan to initiate the renaissance of Priory Park, a 17th /18th century landscape park in the historic heart of the town, which became a public park in the mid 20th century.
Our approach was to preserve and restore existing remnants of the 18th century landscape whilst reintroducing “lost” features from that period. We also aimed to restore the late 19th century Pleasure Grounds forming the immediate setting for the Priory, to engage contemporary park users.
Using contemporary landscape techniques informed by the park’s history, our scheme delivers a landscape design of exceptional quality where previously there was a tired park with poor facilities. The scheme works with, not against, the existing qualities of the site, clearing away eyesores and restoring elements of delight for 21st century site users. New features include a cafe, large play area, a skate park, sports pitches and extensive drought tolerant planting.
This project, which opened in 2008, is an excellent demonstration of LUC’s sympathetic and intelligent approach to the restoration and redesign of public parks via the use of extensive historic research, public consultation and careful design detailing. LUC also helped with preparation of the Management & Maintenance Plan and the Park was awarded Green Flag status in Summer 2009.
For more information, visit: www.landuse.co.uk